light-headed

British

adjective

frivolous in disposition or behaviour
giddy; feeling faint or slightly delirious

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Other Word Forms

light-headedly adverb
light-headedness noun

Example Sentences

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Symptoms can include a racing heartbeat; feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed; feeling very hot or very cold; sweating, trembling or shaking; feeling sick; chest and stomach pain; and struggling to breathe and shaking legs.

From BBC

I felt suddenly light-headed, and full of hope, hope that all would be well.

From Literature

Suddenly I felt light-headed, and I made my way off the main path I’d been walking to take a seat at one of the stone benches that peppered the campus.

From Literature

Perhaps it was the abrupt change in altitude, but Penelope was practically light-headed with joy.

From Literature

The most painful, the one that left fans feeling light-headed, jelly-legged and nauseous - look no further than this.

From BBC

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